Job Title: Communications Coordinator I
Location: Culver City, CA 90232 (8900 Venice Blvd - Ivy Station)
Pay Rate: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
Overview of the Job
The Communications Coordinator I serves as key communications support for the Streaming and Programming Communications team while acting as the day-to-day lead for posting content on the @HBOMaxPR account on X. This role provides crucial support in campaign planning, press list creation, media pitching, drafting press releases, and supporting marketing activations for upcoming programming campaigns. This is a 1-year contract position running from June 1, 2026, with the possibility for extension or conversion.
Job Specifications
Primary Responsibilities
• Draft and distribute press releases for programming surrounding cultural events, holidays, anniversaries, genres, and marketing events.
• Draft event invitations, post-event communications, press pitches, and route PR materials to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Create and maintain comprehensive media coverage trackers and press lists.
• Manage day-to-day operations for PR social media accounts (@HBOMaxPR), including content development, copy drafting, posting schedules, and coordination with internal social teams.
• Establish and maintain relationships with up-and-coming media press through proactive pitching and communication.
• Track press coverage and industry news to compile daily coverage and wrap-up reports.
• Liaise cross-functionally with Media Relations, Marketing, Awards, and Events teams to maintain the department's master calendar of upcoming initiatives.
• Develop competitive analysis reports evaluating press coverage trends and positioning across the streaming landscape.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Writing Experience: 2+ years of experience writing press releases, strategy documents, press pitches, and PR materials (knowledge of AP Style is a plus).
• Campaign & Organizational Experience: 2+ years of experience supporting press campaigns, publicists, launches, and press junkets.
• Media Tracking: 1–2 years of experience tracking press hits, media coverage, and generating daily/monthly coverage reports.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle strict deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Slack and Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Education and Experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, or related media fields required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is strongly preferred.
Interview Process
Round 1: Virtual interview with Manager, Streaming Communications
Round 2: Virtual interview with Hiring Manager